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Posted On: March 21st 2026, 05:00 pm
The most overlooked "Synergy" in M&A? The Bench Strength.
Most PE firms buy a company and then go hunting for a CEO. That’s defensive.
The offensive play? Talent Arbitrage. It’s buying a "B" company because you already have an "A+" leadership team in your portfolio ready to parachute in.
You aren't just buying EBITDA. You’re buying a vessel for your best people to fill.
If you aren't building a "Leadership Inventory" as aggressively as you’re hunting deals, you’re leaving 2-3x on the table at exit.
In my world of Executive Search, I’m seeing the most successful funds hire the operator before they even find the target.
Flip the script: Buy the business for the team, or have the team ready for the business.
If you missed the latest episode of The Playbook Podcast with Dr. Ginny Baro, catch it here:
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dKstEv8k
🎧 Listen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/dKuqumPQ
#TalentArbitrage #ExecutiveSearch #MA2026 #MandA
Most PE firms buy a company and then go hunting for a CEO. That’s defensive.
The offensive play? Talent Arbitrage. It’s buying a "B" company because you already have an "A+" leadership team in your portfolio ready to parachute in.
You aren't just buying EBITDA. You’re buying a vessel for your best people to fill.
If you aren't building a "Leadership Inventory" as aggressively as you’re hunting deals, you’re leaving 2-3x on the table at exit.
In my world of Executive Search, I’m seeing the most successful funds hire the operator before they even find the target.
Flip the script: Buy the business for the team, or have the team ready for the business.
If you missed the latest episode of The Playbook Podcast with Dr. Ginny Baro, catch it here:
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dKstEv8k
🎧 Listen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/dKuqumPQ
#TalentArbitrage #ExecutiveSearch #MA2026 #MandA
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